Quadriyyah “Quad” Webb is mourning the demise of her 3-year-old great-niece who reportedly drowned on the “Married to Medication” star residence in Atlanta.
Cobb County police confirmed that the deadly incident befell on July 7, round 8:30 p.m. at her dwelling on Sherwood Lane. Authorities found {that a} toddler, named Aryanna Rice, had tragically drowned within the property’s yard pool, based on WSB-TV after responding to a sequence of 911 calls.
By the point the officers arrived, firefighters had been already attending to the daughter of her niece, Tamica Webb, with medical help.
“The kid was transported to Kids’s Healthcare of Atlanta — Scottish Ceremony Hospital the place she was later pronounced deceased,” Cobb County police stated.
Two males who had been reportedly on the residence when the accident occurred acknowledged at first they thought the physique floating within the pool was a doll. As soon as they realized it wasn’t they instantly pulled her out of the pool.
Police say Rice was staying with the fact star for a month this summer season, whereas her mom stayed at her residence in Memphis. As Rice’s great-aunt, Quad performed a major function in her niece’s life as a member of a supportive village.
The “Cooking with Miss Quad: Reside, Snort, Love and Eat” creator just lately shared a touching put up for the toddler’s birthday again in April.
Quad posted a touching tribute to the younger lady that includes a set of photographs and movies of her oh-too-short journey.
“Wow, I can’t consider my child is 3 years outdated at present!” she wrote. “I bear in mind you falling to sleep laying on my chest. You completely stole my coronary heart from the second I noticed you; Ari you’re so particular to me and I’m grateful to be aside of your life! I obtained you endlessly!!! Comfortable birthday chocolate drop.”
Many on social media despatched their condolences to the bereaved household for his or her loss.
“Oh God! Sorry to listen to this! Prayers up for all concerned.”
“Oh my God that is heartbreaking. Praying for Quad.”
“OMGGG a mother and father worst nightmare.”
“Wow. Prayers for the soul of that child, her household, Quad, and everybody concerned!”
“Dang they stated it was her niece too… that’s DEVASTATING.”
Particulars of how Ari ended up within the pool and the standing of the investigation are unclear in the intervening time. A number of individuals within the feedback inspired mother and father to show their babies to swim and urged that folks make use of lifeguards, even on their private properties.
A consultant for the Bravo star confirmed to Those that Quad has suffered the second heart-wrenching lack of “two beloved relations” throughout the similar week. The spokesperson specified that each incidents had been unrelated and occurred on two “separate events.”
“This has been an extremely difficult expertise for your complete household. Your understanding and assist are deeply valued,” the insider stated. “On this attempting time, we prolong our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and compassion proven by the general public, followers and media.”
The assertion continued, “We kindly request a lot wanted privateness throughout this era of mourning as Quad is taking time to grieve along with her household.”
The previous “Sister Circle” discuss present host is predicted to look within the upcoming tenth season of “Married to Medication.”
Quad shared her first photograph of Ari in June 2020. Many assumed the 39-year-old was adopting the younger baby however she shortly dispelled these rumors.
“I need to make clear that child Ari just isn’t my adopted daughter,” she beforehand acknowledged in a press release shared with Bravo’s The Each day Dish. “My mother and I are in a supportive function for Ari, and whereas everyone seems to be elated concerning the new addition to our household, she has a mom.”
Quadd defined that she and her mom, Mary Loise Cox, had been a part of “the village” to assist increase and “assist” Ari.
